Villanova's softball ace keeps striking opponents out

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900 Strikeouts And Counting For Villanova Softball Pitcher | CBS Philly
Starting softball pitcher Kate Poppe notched her 900th career strikeout, ranking second nationally on the NCAA active all-time career strikeouts list.

Leicester City crowned champions of the Premier League | Fosse Posse
The Foxes, who started the season at 5000/1 odds, were named Champions of England after Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

NFL: Well-deserved tryout for Paramus star John Robertson | NorthJersey.com
There are a lot of what-ifs in sports, and Robertson’s injury, which came on a late hit out of bounds, is a particular heartbreaker. He said Sunday that his right knee is feeling good after six months of intense rehab, and he looks forward to the challenge of taking the next step.

Villanova has recruiting edge but must make right choices | Philly.com
Yes, Jay Wright said the other day, more recruits are more receptive to calls from Villanova right now. Even the five-star guys who have variations of Kentucky and North Carolina and Kansas and Duke on their lists. Obviously, this is not a bad thing for 'Nova's program to be at the top of the mountain as recruits, mostly from the college class of 2021, mull their savory choices.

Villanova.com Youth Movement Thrives as Wildcats Win 4x1500 Meter Relay Title | Villanova.com
A lot has been made this season of Villanova running with one of its youngest teams in recent memory. In the Championship of America race in the 4x1500 meter relay on Friday afternoon, a lineup of three true freshmen and one sophomore proved that their competitive grit trumped a lack of experience as the Wildcats won their 36th Penn Relays wheel all-time with a terrific team effort.